EP2066423B1 - Arrangement for sealing an end section of a tube or of a tubular vessel - Google Patents

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EP2066423B1
EP2066423B1 EP06805871A EP06805871A EP2066423B1 EP 2066423 B1 EP2066423 B1 EP 2066423B1 EP 06805871 A EP06805871 A EP 06805871A EP 06805871 A EP06805871 A EP 06805871A EP 2066423 B1 EP2066423 B1 EP 2066423B1
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/10—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses
    • F16L55/12—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ
    • F16L55/128—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose
    • F16L55/132—Means for stopping flow from or in pipes or hoses by introducing into the pipe a member expandable in situ introduced axially into the pipe or hose the closure device being a plug fixed by radially deforming the packing
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D63/00—Apparatus in general for separation processes using semi-permeable membranes
    • B01D63/06—Tubular membrane modules
    • B01D63/061—Manufacturing thereof
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B01—PHYSICAL OR CHEMICAL PROCESSES OR APPARATUS IN GENERAL
    • B01D—SEPARATION
    • B01D2313/00—Details relating to membrane modules or apparatus
    • B01D2313/04—Specific sealing means
    • B01D2313/041—Gaskets or O-rings

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  • the invention relates to an arrangement for closing an end portion of a pipe or a tubular container with a pointing to the tube arranged sealing plate and pointing away from the tube arranged front plate, wherein in the outer region of the plates, a circumferential seal is arranged, which, at least partially, between each other facing sides of the plates is located.
  • Such closure arrangements are known. They are used for example in tubular containers for receiving membrane filters in the water treatment. They are arranged in the end region of the tubular container and are held when exposed to the interior of the container with a medium under pressure in the end portion. Between the front plate and the sealing plate is a seal which causes a seal of the space between the plates and the inner wall of the container. The seal is located in a groove disposed in or between the plates. By applying the pressure to the inside of the sealing plate with a pressurized medium pressing the seal against the inner wall of the container. When the pressure on the sealing plate is reduced below a limit value, the seal also relaxes, so that liquid can pass through the sealing area when it is again exposed, until an optimal sealing effect is again produced. This is particularly problematic when it comes to the pressurized media are environmentally hazardous chemicals, or if it must be avoided that, due to the purity of the medium acted on, impurities get into the interior of the container.
  • Another embodiment of the prior art provides for the use of an O-ring in the groove.
  • This insert requires a large bias or pre-pressing of the closure relative to the tube, which can only be achieved by a complex special tool insert.
  • the problem here are the integration and especially the expansion of the closure, especially for large pipe diameters.
  • a pipe locking device which serves for closing an end portion of a pipe.
  • This tube locking device serves to complete the two tubes that open into each other in a Gulli,
  • the shut-off device is stretched through the entire Gulli, with a support plate over the tube opening of the drain comes to rest, while the opposite tube is closed by a plug , So that a shut-off according to US 4,687,026 can be used, it requires a the pipe to be closed opposite wall.
  • US 5,230,437 describes a device for opening and closing tubular components of container storage units for storing liquids.
  • the device comprises a seal which is arranged between two rings. By tightening a bolt, the two annular plates are moved towards each other, the seal being compressed and expanding radially towards the tube wall. Thus, a seal is done, therefore human intervention is required.
  • WO 2004/057230 A1 is also a device for sealing a pipe, preferably a gas line known.
  • an expandable plug is inserted from one end of the conduit into the tube by using a narrow extension tube which is connected to the plug via a bayonet closure.
  • the plug comprises two opposite side walls, between which an elastomeric material is arranged.
  • the two side walls are connected by a locking screw. By tightening the screw, the two side walls are moved towards each other, whereby the elastomeric material on the two open sides of the plug, ie in the direction of the tube walls, is pushed out, whereby the tube is closed.
  • the application of the device requires tact and even here, a closure of the tube can be achieved only by immediately preceding human impact.
  • a membrane module for a membrane separation plant is described, which is pressure-tight to the open end of a pressure tube, without the need of cuffs, etc. is required.
  • a device according to the DE 36 39 932 A1 it is not suitable for closing the end portion of a pipe.
  • the object is achieved in that at least one of the mutually facing sides of the plates in the sealing region, a projection is arranged, which causes a pressure deformation on the sealing plate deformation of the seal in the direction of the inner wall of the tube or tubular container to obtain a sealing effective increase , and that a clamping element is provided; with which the deformation of the seal caused by the application is maintainable in the non-pressurized state of the sealing plate, and the seal is a lip seal, in which a groove is provided in the region for attaching the seal, wherein the groove on the sealing plate and / or or is arranged on the front panel and the projection is wedge-shaped.
  • the invention provides that with a lip seal, an improved sealing effect can be achieved. Furthermore, at the ends of the lip seal formations may be provided which cause a seal reinforcement.
  • the invention provides that the projection is wedge-shaped. This is advantageous because a more metered application of the deformation in the seal can be achieved.
  • the projection can also be arranged on both sides of the plates and thus compress the seal from both sides.
  • Another teaching of the invention provides that the seal is wider than the groove. By providing a wider seal, an improved sealing effect can be achieved.
  • the clamping element acts against the front panel and locks it against the sealing plate. In this way can be achieved in a simple manner maintaining the deformation of the seal and thus the sealing effect against the inner wall of the tube or the tubular container.
  • the clamping element is a nut. Particularly preferred is when the nut is screwed onto a projection of the sealing plate, which passes through the front plate. It is particularly preferred in this case if the projection is designed to be movable relative to the front panel. This provides a simple and inexpensive embodiment to provide.
  • it is possible to effect locking by simply screwing the nut against the faceplate, with hand-tight screwing sufficient to provide a sealing effect.
  • the arrangement is held by abutment in the tube or tubular container. It is preferred that it is the abutment is a retaining ring which engages in a recess in the pipe or tubular container. Particularly preferably, the abutment consists of segments. The abutment is particularly preferably medium locking with the Front panel connected. In this way, a simple connection of the arrangement with the inner wall of the tube or tubular container is achieved.
  • the seal can be prestressed by means of a tensioning element.
  • a first biasing of the clamping element for example, before the first start, a first deformation of the seal against the inside of the tube or tubular container is effected and thus generates a first sealing effect.
  • FIG. 1 shows a sectional view of an inventive arrangement 10.
  • the assembly 10 consists of a sealing plate 11 and a front plate 13, which touch on the outwardly facing wall 36 of the sealing plate and the inwardly facing wall 35 of the front panel 13.
  • a groove 19 is provided, into which a seal 12 is inserted.
  • the front plate 13 has centrally a first opening 24 through which a projection 26 of the sealing plate 11 is inserted.
  • the sealing plate 11 further includes a terminal portion 27 directed away from the face plate 13. Inside the connecting portion 27 and the projection 26, a channel 25 is provided, which is passed through the entire sealing plate 11.
  • the outer end of the projection 26 is provided with a threaded portion 23.
  • a clamping element 16 in the form screwed on a nut.
  • the nut 16 is in the fully screwed state with a front surface 38 of the front panel 13 in contact.
  • a connecting piece 17 is inserted, which is connected to a fastening element 18 in the form of a nut with the projection 26.
  • the nut 18 is also screwed onto the threaded portion 23 of the projection 26.
  • an abutment 14 is arranged, which is composed of three segments, wherein the segments in transition regions 33, 34 (see FIG. 4 ) are arranged to each other.
  • the segment transition 33 is relative to the front surface 38 of the front panel 13 arranged perpendicular to this, while the segment transitions 34 are arranged incident to the front surface 38 at an angle.
  • a locking ring 15 is provided which presses the abutment segments 14 against the front surface 38 of the front panel 13.
  • holes 28 are provided which correspond with holes 31 of the front panel 13.
  • the locking ring 15 is connected to the front panel 13 by means of screws (not shown) connected.
  • the front panel 13 further includes a projection 32.
  • the seal 12 is arranged (see FIG. 2 ).
  • the seal 12 is designed as a lip seal having an outer lip 21 and an inner lip 22, between which a recess 39 is provided.
  • This wedge-shaped projection 20 presses upon pressurization of an inner wall 46 of the sealing plate 11 in the recess 39 of the seal 12 and causes a sliding apart of the inner and outer lip 21, 22 on the one hand against an inner side 47 of the groove 19 and the other against an inner wall, in this case one Liner, 51 of a tube 50 (see FIG. 5 ).
  • FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the inventive arrangement 10.
  • the construction of the arrangement 10 according to the invention becomes clear.
  • the groove 19 and the wedge-shaped projection 20 can be clearly seen.
  • a second asymmetrical opening 41 in the sealing plate 11 and a second asymmetrical opening 30 in the front plate 13 are also visible.
  • the connecting piece 17 has an outlet 29.
  • FIG. 4 branches a plan view of the elements described above or on the front panel 13th
  • FIG. 5 the assembly 10 is shown in the inserted state in a tube 50.
  • a membrane filter 44 which has a central channel 48, is located in the tube 50.
  • a connecting element 42 is inserted, which in turn is inserted into the connecting portion 27 of the sealing plate 11.
  • the connecting element 42 has a channel 49, which causes a continuous channel from the central channel 48 to the outlet 29 at the outermost tube of the downstream end of the assembly 10.
  • an annular recess 57 is provided, which is arranged around the connecting portion 27 around.
  • a spacer 43 is inserted, which receives the membrane filter 44 supporting at its remote from the sealing plate 11 end.
  • the spacing element 43 has intermediate spaces 45, through which liquids which do not emerge from the membrane filter 44 in the central region can enter into a receiving space 55 of the tube 50.
  • the receiving space 55 is connected to an outlet 54, through which the escaped liquid can escape from the receiving space 55. If the outlet 54 is used, then as in FIG. 5 shown, the second opening 41 of the sealing plate 11 and the second opening 30 of the front plate 13 is closed with a stopper 40.
  • an insert 52 is inserted into the end region of the liner 51 in the wall of the tube 50, which has a recess 53. In the recess 53, the abutment segments 14 of the assembly 10 are used so that the assembly 10 can be held in the pipe.
  • connection element 42 is inserted into the central channel 48 of the membrane filter 44.
  • spacer 43 is used and on the connecting element 42 and the spacer 43, the sealing plate 11 is placed.
  • the seal 12 is already applied to the sealing plate 11.
  • the front plate 13 is fitted onto the projection 26 and pushed against the outer wall 36 of the sealing plate 11.
  • the abutment segments 14 are inserted into the recess 53 and the locking ring 15 screwed to connect the front panel with the abutment against the front panel 13.
  • the clamping element 16 is screwed loosely onto the threaded portion 23 of the projection 26 against the front panel 13.
  • the expansion of the assembly 10, for example, for maintenance of the tubular container 50 is carried out in reverse order.
  • the clamping element 16 is released, for example.
  • the pressurization of the sealing plate 11 is terminated, the seal 12 relaxes and the expansion of the assembly 10 can be started by loosening the locking ring 15. Special tools are not necessary as with the installation.
  • the clamping element 16 can be screwed onto the threaded section 23 against the front plate 13 in order to effect a bias between the sealing plate 11 and the front plate 13 and thus a deformation of the seal 12. Subsequently, the pressurization is performed, the seal 12 is further deformed and then the clamping element 16 further screwed against the front panel 13 on the threaded portion 23.
  • a self-tensioning clamping device can be used as a clamping element 16.
  • the connecting piece 16 is inserted into the projection 26 or into the channel 25 of the projection 26 and the fastening element 18 is screwed onto the threaded portion 23 for fastening the connecting piece 17 to the sealing plate 11.
  • the filtered by the membrane filter 44 liquid exits through the central channel 48 and the channel 49 via the channel 25 from the outlet 29 of the connecting piece 17. Uncleaned or insufficiently purified liquid passes from the membrane filter through the gap 45 into the receiving space 55 and from there either from the outlet 54 from the tube 50, or through the second opening 41 and the second opening 30 through the assembly 10, out of the tube 50.

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The invention relates to an arrangement for sealing an end section of a tube or of a tubular vessel with a sealing plate arranged pointing toward the tube, and a front plate arranged pointing away from the tube. A peripheral seal is arranged in the outer region of the plates and is disposed at least partly between the sides which point toward one another. The invention provides an arrangement for sealing an end section of a tube or of a tubular vessel, which prevents passage of a medium either out of or into the vessel. This is achieved by virtue of the arrangement, where on at least one of the sides of the plates pointing toward one another in the sealing region, there is a projection which, when forced by pressure onto the sealing plate, brings about a deformation of the seal in the direction of the inner wall of the tube or tubular vessel. This results in an increase in the sealing action, and by virtue of the tensioning element with which the deformation of the seal, which arises through the pressurization can be maintained in the unpressurized or low-pressurized state of the sealing plate.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Anordnung zum Verschließen eines Endabschnittes eines Rohres oder eines rohrförmigen Behältnisses mit einer zum Rohr zeigend angeordneten Abdichtplatte und einer vom Rohr wegzeigend angeordneten Frontplatte, wobei im Außenbereich der Platten eine umlaufende Dichtung angeordnet ist, die sich, zumindest teilweise, zwischen den zueinander zeigenden Seiten der Platten befindet.The invention relates to an arrangement for closing an end portion of a pipe or a tubular container with a pointing to the tube arranged sealing plate and pointing away from the tube arranged front plate, wherein in the outer region of the plates, a circumferential seal is arranged, which, at least partially, between each other facing sides of the plates is located.

Derartige Verschlussanordnungen sind bekannt. Sie werden beispielsweise in rohrförmigen Behältnissen zur Aufnahme von Membranfiltern in der Wasseraufbereitung eingesetzt. Sie sind dabei im Endbereich des rohrförmigen Behältnisses angeordnet und werden bei Beaufschlagung des Inneren des Behältnisses mit einem Medium unter Druck im Endabschnitt gehalten. Zwischen Frontplatte und Abdichtplatte befindet sich eine Dichtung, die eine Abdichtung des Zwischenraumes zwischen Platten und Innenwand des Behältnisses herbeiführt. Die Dichtung befindet sich in einer in oder zwischen den Platten angeordneten Nut. Durch die Beaufschlagung der Innenseite der Abdichtplatte mit einem druckbehafteten Medium erfolgt ein Anpressen der Dichtung gegen die Innenwand des Behältnisses. Wird der Druck wieder auf die Abdichtplatte unter einen Grenzwert verringert, entspannt sich auch die Dichtung, so dass bei einer erneuten Beaufschlagung Flüssigkeit durch den Dichtungsbereich hindurchtreten kann, bis wiederum eine optimale Dichtwirkung erzeugt wird. Dieses ist insbesondere problematisch, wenn es sich bei den druckbeaufschlagten Medien um umweltgefährdende Chemikalien handelt, oder wenn vermieden werden muss, dass, bedingt durch die Reinheit des beaufschlagten Mediums, Verunreinigungen in das Innere des Behältnisses hineingelangen.Such closure arrangements are known. They are used for example in tubular containers for receiving membrane filters in the water treatment. They are arranged in the end region of the tubular container and are held when exposed to the interior of the container with a medium under pressure in the end portion. Between the front plate and the sealing plate is a seal which causes a seal of the space between the plates and the inner wall of the container. The seal is located in a groove disposed in or between the plates. By applying the pressure to the inside of the sealing plate with a pressurized medium pressing the seal against the inner wall of the container. When the pressure on the sealing plate is reduced below a limit value, the seal also relaxes, so that liquid can pass through the sealing area when it is again exposed, until an optimal sealing effect is again produced. This is particularly problematic when it comes to the pressurized media are environmentally hazardous chemicals, or if it must be avoided that, due to the purity of the medium acted on, impurities get into the interior of the container.

Eine weitere Ausführung des Standes der Technik sieht den Einsatz eines O-Rings in der Nut vor. Dieser Einsatz erfordert eine große Vorspannung bzw. Vorpressung des Verschlusses gegenüber dem Rohr, die nur durch einen aufwendigen Spezialwerkzeugeinsatz erreichbar ist. Problematisch hierbei sind der Ein- und besonders der Ausbau des Verschlusses insbesondere bei großen Rohrdurchmessern.Another embodiment of the prior art provides for the use of an O-ring in the groove. This insert requires a large bias or pre-pressing of the closure relative to the tube, which can only be achieved by a complex special tool insert. The problem here are the integration and especially the expansion of the closure, especially for large pipe diameters.

Aus der US 4,687,026 ist eine Rohrabsperrvorrichtung bekannt, die zum Verschließen eines Endabschnittes eines Rohres dient. Diese Rohrabsperrvorrichtung dient dazu, die zwei Rohre, die einander gegenüberliegend in einem Gulli münden, abzuschließen, Dabei wird die Absperrvorrichtung durch den gesamten Gulli gespannt, wobei eine Stützplatte über der Rohröffnung des Ablaufes zu Liegen kommt, während das gegenüberliegende Rohr durch einen Stopfen verschlossen wird. Damit eine Absperrvorrichtung gemäß US 4,687,026 zur Anwendung kommen kann, bedarf es einer dem zu verschließenden Rohr gegenüberliegenden Wand.From the US 4,687,026 a pipe locking device is known, which serves for closing an end portion of a pipe. This tube locking device serves to complete the two tubes that open into each other in a Gulli, Here, the shut-off device is stretched through the entire Gulli, with a support plate over the tube opening of the drain comes to rest, while the opposite tube is closed by a plug , So that a shut-off according to US 4,687,026 can be used, it requires a the pipe to be closed opposite wall.

US 5,230,437 beschreibt eine Vorrichtung zum Öffnen und Verschließen rohrenförmiger Bauteile von Containerlagerungseinheiten zur Speicherung von Flüssigkeiten. Die Vorrichtung umfasst eine Dichtung, welche zwischen zwei Ringen angeordnet ist. Durch Festziehen eines Bolzens werden die beiden ringartigen Platten aufeinander zu bewegt, wobei die Dichtung zusammengedrückt wird und sich radial zur Rohrwand hin ausdehnt. Damit eine Abdichtung erfolgt ist, ist folglich menschliches Zutun erforderlich. US 5,230,437 describes a device for opening and closing tubular components of container storage units for storing liquids. The device comprises a seal which is arranged between two rings. By tightening a bolt, the two annular plates are moved towards each other, the seal being compressed and expanding radially towards the tube wall. Thus, a seal is done, therefore human intervention is required.

Aus der WO 2004/057230 A1 ist ebenfalls eine Vorrichtung zum Abdichten eines Rohres, vorzugsweise einer Gasleitung, bekannt. Dabei wird von einem Ende der Leitung ein ausdehnbarer Stopfen in das Rohr eingeführt, indem ein schmales Verlängerungsrohr benutzt wird, welches mit dem Stopfen über einen Bajonett-Verschluss verbunden ist. Der Stopfen umfasst zwei gegenüberliegende Seitenwände, zwischen den ein elastomeres Material angeordnet ist. Die beiden Seitenwände sind durch eine Feststellschraube miteinander verbunden. Durch Festziehen der Schraube werden die beiden Seitenwände aufeinander zu bewegt, wobei das elastomere Material an den beiden offenen Seiten des Stopfens, d.h. in Richtung der Rohrwände, herausgedrückt wird, wodurch das Rohr verschlossen wird. Die Anwendung der Vorrichtung erfordert Fingerspitzengefühl und auch hier lässt sich ein Verschluss des Rohres nur durch unmittelbar vorangehende menschliche Einwirkung erreichen.From the WO 2004/057230 A1 is also a device for sealing a pipe, preferably a gas line known. In this case, an expandable plug is inserted from one end of the conduit into the tube by using a narrow extension tube which is connected to the plug via a bayonet closure. The plug comprises two opposite side walls, between which an elastomeric material is arranged. The two side walls are connected by a locking screw. By tightening the screw, the two side walls are moved towards each other, whereby the elastomeric material on the two open sides of the plug, ie in the direction of the tube walls, is pushed out, whereby the tube is closed. The application of the device requires tact and even here, a closure of the tube can be achieved only by immediately preceding human impact.

In der US 3,931,670 ist ein Kopptungsstück zur Verbindung von zwei Rohrteilen, z.B. beim Bau von Pipelines, beschrieben. Dabei wird der Druck des Wassers genutzt, um einen Stopfen zu lösen, der vormals das neue Rohrteil verschlossen hat.In the US 3,931,670 is a Kopptungsstück for connecting two pipe parts, for example in the construction of pipelines, described. The pressure of the water is used to loosen a plug that has previously closed the new pipe part.

Aus der DE 36 39 932 A1 ist ein Membranmodul für eine Membrantrennanlage beschrieben, welches an das offene Ende eines Druckrohres druckdicht einsetzbar ist, ohne dass die Zuhilfenahme von Manschetten etc. erforderlich ist. Eine Vorrichtung gemäß der DE 36 39 932 A1 ist jedoch nicht zum Verschließen des Endabschnittes eines Rohres geeignet.From the DE 36 39 932 A1 a membrane module for a membrane separation plant is described, which is pressure-tight to the open end of a pressure tube, without the need of cuffs, etc. is required. A device according to the DE 36 39 932 A1 However, it is not suitable for closing the end portion of a pipe.

Es ist Aufgabe der Erfindung, eine Anordnung zum Verschließen eines Endabschnittes eines Rohes oder eines rohrförmigen Behältnisses bereitzustellen, mit der ein Hindurchtreten des Mediums entweder aus dem Behältnis heraus oder in das Behältnis hinein vermieden wird und ein einfacher Ein- und Ausbau ohne großen Spezialwerkzeugzeugeinsatz.It is an object of the invention to provide an arrangement for closing an end portion of a pipe or a tubular container, with the passage of the medium either from the container or into the container is avoided and a simple installation and removal without large special tool insert.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, dass an wenigstens einer der zueinander zeigenden Seiten der Platten im Dichtungsbereich ein Vorsprung angeordnet ist, der bei Druckbeaufschlagung auf die Abdichtplatte eine Verformung der Dichtung in Richtung der Innenwand des Rohres oder rohrförmigen Behältnisses bewirkt, um eine Abdichtungswirkerhöhung zu erhalten, und dass ein Spannelement vorgesehen ist; mit dem die durch die Beaufschlagung entstandene Verformung der Dichtung im nicht- bzw. gering druckbeaufschlagten Zustand der Abdichtplatte beibehaltbar ist, und die Dichtung eine Lippendightung ist, dass im Bereich zum Anbringen der Dichtung eine Nut vorgesehen ist, wobei die Nut an der Abdichtplatte und/oder an der Frontplatte angeordnet ist und der Vorsprung keilförmig ist.The object is achieved in that at least one of the mutually facing sides of the plates in the sealing region, a projection is arranged, which causes a pressure deformation on the sealing plate deformation of the seal in the direction of the inner wall of the tube or tubular container to obtain a sealing effective increase , and that a clamping element is provided; with which the deformation of the seal caused by the application is maintainable in the non-pressurized state of the sealing plate, and the seal is a lip seal, in which a groove is provided in the region for attaching the seal, wherein the groove on the sealing plate and / or or is arranged on the front panel and the projection is wedge-shaped.

Durch die Bereitstellung des Vorsprungs im Dichtungsbereich wird eine größere Verformung der Dichtung bewirkt. Die Verformung wird auch dann bereitgestellt, wenn lediglich geringe Drücke auf die Innenseite der Abdichtplatte wirken. Ist die Druckbeaufschlagung in vollem Umfang herbeigeführt, so kann durch das Spannelement die Verformung der Dichtung auch in dem Fall auf einfach Weise beibehalten werden, dass die Druckbeaufschlagung der Innenseite der Abdichtplatte reduziert wird.By providing the projection in the sealing area, a larger deformation of the seal is effected. The deformation is provided even when only small pressures act on the inside of the sealing plate. When the pressurization is fully effected, the deformation of the gasket can be easily maintained even in the case that the pressurization of the inside of the sealing plate is reduced by the biasing member.

Gleichzeitig werden auch ein einfaches Einbauen und ein einfaches Ausbauen der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung möglich. Da keine Vorpressung notwendig ist, erfolgt der Einbau kraftlos und im Wesentlichen kontaktfrei im Bezug auf das Rohr. Die Abdichtung wird durch das Druckbeaufschlagen der Abdichtplatte bewirkt, wodurch die Dichtung verformt wird. Der Ausbau erfolgt ebenfalls kraftlos und im Wesentlichen kontaktfrei, da im druckbeaufschlagten Zustand das Spannelement gelöst wird, was auf einfache Weise möglich ist. Anschließend wird die Druckbeaufschlagung auf die Abdichtplatte aufgehoben, wodurch die Anordnung ohne Vorspannung sich im Rohr befindet und entnommen werden kann, da keine Vorpressung vorhanden ist.At the same time a simple installation and a simple removal of the arrangement according to the invention are possible. Since no pre-pressing is necessary, the installation is powerless and essentially non-contact with respect to the pipe. The seal is effected by pressurizing the seal plate, thereby deforming the seal. The expansion is also powerless and essentially contact-free, since in the pressurized state, the clamping element is released, which is possible in a simple manner. Subsequently, the pressurization is lifted onto the sealing plate, whereby the arrangement is without bias in the tube and can be removed because no pre-pressing is present.

Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass mit einer Lippendichtung kann eine verbesserte Abdichtwirkung erzielt werden. Weiterhin können an den Enden der Lippendichtung Ausformungen vorgesehen sein, die eine Abdichtungsverstärkung bewirken.The invention provides that with a lip seal, an improved sealing effect can be achieved. Furthermore, at the ends of the lip seal formations may be provided which cause a seal reinforcement.

Durch das Vorsehen einer Nut ist ein besseres Anbringen der Dichtung und eine gleichzeitig verbesserte Dichtwirkung zu erzielen.By providing a groove, a better attachment of the seal and a simultaneously improved sealing effect can be achieved.

Die Erfindung sieht vor, dass der Vorsprung keilförmig ist. Dieses ist vorteilhaft, da ein dosierteres Aufbringen der Verformung in die Dichtung erreicht werden kann. Der Vorsprung kann auch auf beiden Seiten der Platten angeordnet sein und damit die Dichtung von beiden Seiten aus komprimieren. Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Dichtung breiter als die Nut ist. Durch das Vorsehen einer breiteren Dichtung kann eine verbesserte Dichtwirkung erzielt werden.The invention provides that the projection is wedge-shaped. This is advantageous because a more metered application of the deformation in the seal can be achieved. The projection can also be arranged on both sides of the plates and thus compress the seal from both sides. Another teaching of the invention provides that the seal is wider than the groove. By providing a wider seal, an improved sealing effect can be achieved.

Weiterhin ist vorteilhaft, dass das Spannelement gegen die Frontplatte wirkt und diese gegenüber der Abdichtplatte arretiert. Auf dieses Weise lässt sich in einfacher Art ein Beibehalten der Verformung der Dichtung und damit der abdichtenden Wirkung gegenüber der Innenwand des Rohres bzw. des rohrförmigen Behältnisses erzielen. Vorteilhaft ist, wenn es sich bei dem Spannelement um eine Mutter handelt. Besonders bevorzugt ist, wenn die Mutter auf einem Vorsprung der Abdichtplatte aufgeschraubt ist, der durch die Frontplatte hindurchtritt. Besonders bevorzugt ist hierbei, wenn der Vorsprung gegenüber der Frontplatte beweglich ausgeführt ist. Dieses stellt eine einfache und kostengünstige bereitzustellende Ausführungsform dar. Außerdem ist es beim Vorsehen eine Mutter möglich, das Arretieren durch einfaches Aufschrauben der Mutter gegen die Frontplatte zu bewirken, wobei ein handfestes Aufschrauben ausreichend für das Bereitstellen einer Dichtwirkung ist.Furthermore, it is advantageous that the clamping element acts against the front panel and locks it against the sealing plate. In this way can be achieved in a simple manner maintaining the deformation of the seal and thus the sealing effect against the inner wall of the tube or the tubular container. It is advantageous if the clamping element is a nut. Particularly preferred is when the nut is screwed onto a projection of the sealing plate, which passes through the front plate. It is particularly preferred in this case if the projection is designed to be movable relative to the front panel. This provides a simple and inexpensive embodiment to provide. In addition, when providing a nut, it is possible to effect locking by simply screwing the nut against the faceplate, with hand-tight screwing sufficient to provide a sealing effect.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Anordnung mittels Widerlager im Rohr bzw. rohrförmigen Behältnis gehalten wird. Bevorzugt ist dabei, dass es sich bei dem Widerlager um einen Rückhaltering handelt, der in eine Vertiefung im Rohr bzw. rohrförmigen Behältnis eingreift. Besonders bevorzugt besteht dabei das Widerlager aus Segmenten. Das Widerlager ist besonders bevorzugt mittel Arretierung mit der Frontplatte verbunden. Auf diese Weise wird ein einfaches Verbinden der Anordnung mit der Innenwand des Rohres bzw. rohrförmigen Behältnisses erreicht.Another teaching of the invention provides that the arrangement is held by abutment in the tube or tubular container. It is preferred that it is the abutment is a retaining ring which engages in a recess in the pipe or tubular container. Particularly preferably, the abutment consists of segments. The abutment is particularly preferably medium locking with the Front panel connected. In this way, a simple connection of the arrangement with the inner wall of the tube or tubular container is achieved.

Eine weitere Lehre der Erfindung sieht vor, dass die Dichtung mittels Spannelement vorspannbar ist. Durch ein erstes Vorspannen des Spannelements, beispielsweise vor der ersten Inbetriebnahme, wird eine erste Verformung der Dichtung gegenüber der Innenseite des Rohres bzw. rohrförmigen Behältnisses bewirkt und damit eine erste Dichtungswirkung erzeugt.Another teaching of the invention provides that the seal can be prestressed by means of a tensioning element. By a first biasing of the clamping element, for example, before the first start, a first deformation of the seal against the inside of the tube or tubular container is effected and thus generates a first sealing effect.

Nachfolgend wird die Erfindung anhand einer Zeichnung eines erfindungsgemäßen Ausführungsbeispieles näher erläutert, wobei in der Zeichnung

Figur 1
eine Schnittansicht durch eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung zeigt,
Figur 2
eine vergrößerte Ansicht des Abschnitts X von Figur 1 zeigt,
Figur 3
eine Explosionsansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung zeigt,
Figur 4
eine Draufsicht auf eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung zeigt, und
Figur 5
eine Schnittansicht durch eine erfindungsgemäße Anordnung im einge- bauten Zustand in einem rohrförmigen Behältnis zeigt.
The invention will be explained in more detail with reference to a drawing of an embodiment of the invention, wherein in the drawing
FIG. 1
a sectional view through an inventive arrangement,
FIG. 2
an enlarged view of section X of FIG. 1 shows,
FIG. 3
an exploded view of an arrangement according to the invention,
FIG. 4
shows a plan view of an inventive arrangement, and
FIG. 5
a sectional view through an inventive arrangement in the installed state in a tubular container shows.

Figur 1 zeigt eine Schnittansicht einer erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung 10. Die Anordnung 10 besteht aus einer Abdichtplatte 11 und einer Frontplatte 13, die sich an der nach außen zeigenden Wand 36 der Abdichtplatte und der nach innen zeigenden Wand 35 der Frontplatte 13 berühren. Am äußeren radialen Ende 37 der Abdichtplatte 11 ist eine Nut 19 vorgesehen, in die eine Dichtung 12 eingesetzt ist. Die Frontplatte 13 weist mittig eine erste Öffnung 24 auf, durch die ein Vorsprung 26 der Abdichtplatte 11 eingesetzt ist. Die Abdichtplatte 11 weist des Weiteren einen von der Frontplatte 13 weggerichteten Anschlussabschnitt 27 auf. Im Inneren des Anschlussabschnittes 27 und des Vorsprungs 26 ist ein Kanal 25 vorgesehen, der durch die gesamte Abdichtplatte 11 hindurchgeführt ist. Das äußere Ende des Vorsprungs 26 ist mit einem Gewindeabschnitt 23 versehen. Auf dem Gewindeabschnitt 23 ist ein Spannelement 16 in Form einer Mutter aufgeschraubt. Die Mutter 16 befindet sich im vollständig aufgeschraubten Zustand mit einer Frontfläche 38 der Frontplatte 13 in Kontakt. In das äußere Ende des Vorsprungs 26 bzw. des Kanals 25 ist ein Anschlussstück 17 eingesetzt, das mit einem Befestigungselement 18 in Form einer Mutter mit dem Vorsprung 26 verbunden ist. Die Mutter 18 ist dabei ebenfalls auf dem Gewindeabschnitt 23 des Vorsprungs 26 aufgeschraubt. Auf der Frontfläche 38 ist ein Widerlager 14 angeordnet, das aus drei Segmenten aufgebaut ist, wobei sich die Segmente in Übergangsbereichen 33, 34 (siehe Figur 4) zueinander angeordnet sind. Der Segmentübergang 33 ist dabei bezogen auf die Frontfläche 38 der Frontplatte 13 lotrecht zu dieser angeordnet, während die Segmentübergänge 34 zur Frontfläche 38 in einen Winkel einfallend angeordnet sind. Auf dem Widerlager 14 ist ein Arretierring 15 vorgesehen, der die Widerlagersegmente 14 gegen die Frontfläche 38 der Frontplatte 13 drückt. In dem Arretierring 15 sind Bohrungen 28 vorgesehen, die mit Bohrungen 31 der Frontplatte 13 korrespondieren. Der Arretierring 15 wird mit der Frontplatte 13 mittels Schrauben (nicht dargestellt) haltend verbunden. Die Frontplatte 13 weist des Weiteren einen Vorsprung 32 auf. FIG. 1 shows a sectional view of an inventive arrangement 10. The assembly 10 consists of a sealing plate 11 and a front plate 13, which touch on the outwardly facing wall 36 of the sealing plate and the inwardly facing wall 35 of the front panel 13. At the outer radial end 37 of the sealing plate 11, a groove 19 is provided, into which a seal 12 is inserted. The front plate 13 has centrally a first opening 24 through which a projection 26 of the sealing plate 11 is inserted. The sealing plate 11 further includes a terminal portion 27 directed away from the face plate 13. Inside the connecting portion 27 and the projection 26, a channel 25 is provided, which is passed through the entire sealing plate 11. The outer end of the projection 26 is provided with a threaded portion 23. On the threaded portion 23 is a clamping element 16 in the form screwed on a nut. The nut 16 is in the fully screwed state with a front surface 38 of the front panel 13 in contact. In the outer end of the projection 26 and the channel 25, a connecting piece 17 is inserted, which is connected to a fastening element 18 in the form of a nut with the projection 26. The nut 18 is also screwed onto the threaded portion 23 of the projection 26. On the front surface 38, an abutment 14 is arranged, which is composed of three segments, wherein the segments in transition regions 33, 34 (see FIG. 4 ) are arranged to each other. The segment transition 33 is relative to the front surface 38 of the front panel 13 arranged perpendicular to this, while the segment transitions 34 are arranged incident to the front surface 38 at an angle. On the abutment 14, a locking ring 15 is provided which presses the abutment segments 14 against the front surface 38 of the front panel 13. In the locking ring 15 holes 28 are provided which correspond with holes 31 of the front panel 13. The locking ring 15 is connected to the front panel 13 by means of screws (not shown) connected. The front panel 13 further includes a projection 32.

In der Nut 19 ist die Dichtung 12 angeordnet (siehe Figur 2). Die Dichtung 12 ist als Lippendichtung ausgeführt, die eine äußere Lippe 21 und eine innere Lippe 22 aufweist, zwischen denen eine Vertiefung 39 vorgesehen ist. In die Vertiefung 39 greift ein Vorsprung 20 der Abdichtplatte 11 ein, der vorliegend keilförmig ausgeführt ist. Dieser keilförmige Vorsprung 20 drückt bei Druckbeaufschlagung einer Innenwand 46 der Abdichtplatte 11 in die Vertiefung 39 der Dichtung 12 und bewirkt ein Auseinanderschieben der inneren und äußeren Lippe 21, 22 zum einen gegen eine Innenseite 47 der Nut 19 und zum anderen gegen eine Innenwand, vorliegend einen Liner, 51 eines Rohres 50 (siehe Figur 5).In the groove 19, the seal 12 is arranged (see FIG. 2 ). The seal 12 is designed as a lip seal having an outer lip 21 and an inner lip 22, between which a recess 39 is provided. In the recess 39 engages a projection 20 of the sealing plate 11, which is designed in this case wedge-shaped. This wedge-shaped projection 20 presses upon pressurization of an inner wall 46 of the sealing plate 11 in the recess 39 of the seal 12 and causes a sliding apart of the inner and outer lip 21, 22 on the one hand against an inner side 47 of the groove 19 and the other against an inner wall, in this case one Liner, 51 of a tube 50 (see FIG. 5 ).

Figur 3 zeigt eine Explosionsansicht der erfindungsgemäßen Anordnung 10. Bei Betrachten dieser Figur 3 wird der erfindungsgemäße Aufbau der Anordnung 10 deutlich. Gut zu erkennen ist insbesondere die Nut 19 und der keilförmige Vorsprung 20. Sichtbar ist des Weiteren eine zweite asymmetrische Öffnung 41 in der Abdichtplatte 11 und eine zweite asymmetrische Öffnung 30 in der Frontplatte 13. Das Anschlussstück 17 weist einen Austritt 29 auf. Figur 4 zweigt eine Draufsicht auf die zuvor beschriebenen Elemente bzw. auf die Frontplatte 13. FIG. 3 shows an exploded view of the inventive arrangement 10. When viewing this FIG. 3 the construction of the arrangement 10 according to the invention becomes clear. In particular, the groove 19 and the wedge-shaped projection 20 can be clearly seen. A second asymmetrical opening 41 in the sealing plate 11 and a second asymmetrical opening 30 in the front plate 13 are also visible. The connecting piece 17 has an outlet 29. FIG. 4 branches a plan view of the elements described above or on the front panel 13th

In Figur 5 ist die Anordnung 10 im eingesetzten Zustand in ein Rohr 50 dargestellt. Neben der Anordnung 10 befinden sich im Rohr 50 ein Membranfilter 44, der einen Zentralkanal 48 aufweist. In den Zentralkanal 48 ist ein Anschlusselement 42 eingesetzt, das wiederum in den Anschlussabschnitt 27 der Abdichtplatte 11 eingesetzt ist. Das Anschlusselement 42 weist einen Kanal 49 auf, der einen durchgängigen Kanal von dem Zentralkanal 48 zum Austritt 29 am äußersten Rohr des abseitigen Endes der Anordnung 10 bewirkt. Auf der Innenwand 46 der Abdichtplatte 11 ist eine ringförmige Vertiefung 57 vorgesehen, die um den Anschlussabschnitt 27 herum angeordnet ist. In die Vertiefung 57 wird ein Abstandselement 43 eingesetzt, das an seinem von der Abdichtplatte 11 abgewandten Ende den Membranfilter 44 stützend aufnimmt. Das Abstandselement 43 weist Zwischenräume 45 auf, durch die Flüssigkeiten, die aus dem Membranfilter 44 nicht im Zentralbereich austreten, in einem Aufnahmeraum 55 des Rohres 50 eintreten können. Der Aufnahmeraum 55 ist mit einem Auslass 54 verbunden, durch den die ausgetretene Flüssigkeit aus dem Aufnahmeraum 55 austreten kann. Wird der Auslass 54 verwendet, so ist, wie in Figur 5 dargestellt, die zweite Öffnung 41 der Abdichtplatte 11 und die zweite Öffnung 30 der Frontplatte 13 mit einem Stopfen 40 verschlossen. Im Bereich eines vorderen Rohrendabschnitts 56 des Rohres 50 ist ein Einsatz 52 in den Endbereich des Liners 51 in die Wand des Rohres 50 eingesetzt, der eine Vertiefung 53 aufweist. In die Vertiefung 53 werden die Widerlagersegmente 14 der Anordnung 10 eingesetzt, damit die Anordnung 10 im Rohr gehalten werden kann.In FIG. 5 the assembly 10 is shown in the inserted state in a tube 50. In addition to the arrangement 10, a membrane filter 44, which has a central channel 48, is located in the tube 50. In the central channel 48, a connecting element 42 is inserted, which in turn is inserted into the connecting portion 27 of the sealing plate 11. The connecting element 42 has a channel 49, which causes a continuous channel from the central channel 48 to the outlet 29 at the outermost tube of the downstream end of the assembly 10. On the inner wall 46 of the sealing plate 11, an annular recess 57 is provided, which is arranged around the connecting portion 27 around. In the recess 57, a spacer 43 is inserted, which receives the membrane filter 44 supporting at its remote from the sealing plate 11 end. The spacing element 43 has intermediate spaces 45, through which liquids which do not emerge from the membrane filter 44 in the central region can enter into a receiving space 55 of the tube 50. The receiving space 55 is connected to an outlet 54, through which the escaped liquid can escape from the receiving space 55. If the outlet 54 is used, then as in FIG. 5 shown, the second opening 41 of the sealing plate 11 and the second opening 30 of the front plate 13 is closed with a stopper 40. In the area of a front tube end section 56 of the tube 50, an insert 52 is inserted into the end region of the liner 51 in the wall of the tube 50, which has a recess 53. In the recess 53, the abutment segments 14 of the assembly 10 are used so that the assembly 10 can be held in the pipe.

Bei einem ersten Einbau der Anordnung 10 im Rohr 50 wird das Anschlusselement 42 in den Zentralkanal 48 des Membranfilters 44 eingesetzt. Anschließend wird das Abstandselement 43 eingesetzt und auf das Anschlusselement 42 und das Abstandselement 43 wird die Abdichtplatte 11 aufgesetzt. Die Dichtung 12 ist dabei bereits auf die Abdichtplatte 11 aufgebracht. Anschließend wird die Frontplatte 13 auf den Vorsprung 26 aufgesteckt und gegen die äußere Wand 36 der Abdichtplatte 11 geschoben. Anschließend werden die Widerlagersegmente 14 in die Vertiefung 53 eingesetzt und der Arretierring 15 zum Verbinden der Frontplatte mit dem Widerlager gegen die Frontplatte 13 verschraubt. Anschließend wird das Spannelement 16 lose auf den Gewindeabschnitt 23 des Vorsprungs 26 gegen die Frontplatte 13 verschraubt.In a first installation of the arrangement 10 in the tube 50, the connection element 42 is inserted into the central channel 48 of the membrane filter 44. Subsequently, the spacer 43 is used and on the connecting element 42 and the spacer 43, the sealing plate 11 is placed. The seal 12 is already applied to the sealing plate 11. Subsequently, the front plate 13 is fitted onto the projection 26 and pushed against the outer wall 36 of the sealing plate 11. Subsequently, the abutment segments 14 are inserted into the recess 53 and the locking ring 15 screwed to connect the front panel with the abutment against the front panel 13. Subsequently, the clamping element 16 is screwed loosely onto the threaded portion 23 of the projection 26 against the front panel 13.

Nachfolgend kann entweder eine Druckbeaufschlagung des Membranfilters erfolgen, so dass Druck auf der Innenwand 46 der Abdichtplatte 11 aufgebaut wird und diese gegen die Frontplatte 13 und gegen das Widerlager 14 verschiebt. Bei dem druckbeaufschlagten Verschieben wird die Dichtung 12 bzw. die Dichtlippen 21 und 22 durch den keilförmigen Vorsprung 20 verformt, wodurch eine Verbesserung der Dichtwirkung erzeugt wird bzw. die Dichtwirkung überhaupt erst hergestellt wird. Anschließend wird das Spannelement 16 gegen die Frontplatte 13 verschraubt, damit nach Druckreduzierung die erreichte Verformung der Dichtung 12 beibehalten werden kann. Hierbei ist ein handfestes Anschrauben oft ausreichend. Es wird also ein automatisches Abdichten herbeigeführt bzw. die Dichtkraft wird automatisch bei Beginn des bestimmungsgemäßen Einsatzes der Anordnung 10 bereitgestellt. Der Ausbau der Anordnung 10 beispielsweise für Wartungsarbeiten am rohrförmigen Behälter 50 erfolgt in umgekehrter Reihenfolge. Das Spannelement 16 wird gelöst bspw. durch händisches Lösen der Mutter, die Druckbeaufschlagung auf die Abdichtplatte 11 wird beendet, die Dichtung 12 entspannt sich und der Ausbau der Anordnung 10 kann durch Lösen des Arretierrings 15 begonnen werden. Spezialwerkzeuge sind wie beim Einbau nicht notwendig.Subsequently, either pressurization of the membrane filter can take place, so that pressure is built up on the inner wall 46 of the sealing plate 11 and displaces it against the front plate 13 and against the abutment 14. In the pressurized displacement, the seal 12 and the sealing lips 21 and 22 is deformed by the wedge-shaped projection 20, whereby an improvement of the sealing effect is generated or the sealing effect is made in the first place. Subsequently, the clamping element 16 is screwed against the front plate 13, so that after pressure reduction, the achieved deformation of the seal 12 can be maintained. Here, a hand-tightening is often sufficient. Thus, an automatic sealing is brought about or the sealing force is automatically provided at the beginning of the intended use of the arrangement 10. The expansion of the assembly 10, for example, for maintenance of the tubular container 50 is carried out in reverse order. The clamping element 16 is released, for example. By manual release of the mother, the pressurization of the sealing plate 11 is terminated, the seal 12 relaxes and the expansion of the assembly 10 can be started by loosening the locking ring 15. Special tools are not necessary as with the installation.

Alternativ kann vor Druckaufbau auf die Innenwand 46 der Abdichtplatte 11 das Spannelement 16 auf dem Gewindeabschnitt 23 gegen die Frontplatte 13 verschraubt werden, um eine Vorspannung zwischen Abdichtplatte 11 und Frontplatte 13 und damit eine Verformung der Dichtung 12 zu bewirken. Anschließend wird die Druckbeaufschlagung vorgenommen, die Dichtung 12 wird weitergehend verformt und anschließend das Spannelement 16 weiter gegen die Frontplatte 13 auf dem Gewindeabschnitt 23 verschraubt. Alternativ kann auch eine selbstspannende Spannvorrichtung als Spannelement 16 eingesetzt werden.Alternatively, before pressure builds up on the inner wall 46 of the sealing plate 11, the clamping element 16 can be screwed onto the threaded section 23 against the front plate 13 in order to effect a bias between the sealing plate 11 and the front plate 13 and thus a deformation of the seal 12. Subsequently, the pressurization is performed, the seal 12 is further deformed and then the clamping element 16 further screwed against the front panel 13 on the threaded portion 23. Alternatively, a self-tensioning clamping device can be used as a clamping element 16.

Des Weiteren wird das Anschlussstück 16 in den Vorsprung 26 bzw. in den Kanal 25 des Vorsprungs 26 eingesetzt und das Befestigungselement 18 auf dem Gewindeabschnitt 23 zur Befestigung des Anschlussstückes 17 mit der Abdichtplatte 11 aufgeschraubt. Die vom Membranfilter 44 gefilterte Flüssigkeit tritt durch den Zentralkanal 48 und den Kanal 49 über den Kanal 25 aus dem Austritt 29 des Anschlussstücks 17 aus. Nicht gereinigte oder nicht hinreichend gereinigte Flüssigkeit gelangt aus dem Membranfilter durch den Zwischenraum 45 in den Aufnahmeraum 55 und von da entweder aus dem Auslass 54 aus dem Rohr 50 oder durch die zweite Öffnung 41 und die zweite Öffnung 30 durch die Anordnung 10 hindurch aus dem Rohr 50 hinaus.Furthermore, the connecting piece 16 is inserted into the projection 26 or into the channel 25 of the projection 26 and the fastening element 18 is screwed onto the threaded portion 23 for fastening the connecting piece 17 to the sealing plate 11. The filtered by the membrane filter 44 liquid exits through the central channel 48 and the channel 49 via the channel 25 from the outlet 29 of the connecting piece 17. Uncleaned or insufficiently purified liquid passes from the membrane filter through the gap 45 into the receiving space 55 and from there either from the outlet 54 from the tube 50, or through the second opening 41 and the second opening 30 through the assembly 10, out of the tube 50.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1010
Anordnungarrangement
1111
Abdichtplattesealing
1212
Dichtungpoetry
1313
Frontplattefront panel
1414
Widerlager/WiderlagersegmentAbutment / abutment segment
1515
Arretierringlocking ring
1616
Spannelement/MutterTensioner / mother
1717
Anschlussstückconnector
1818
Befestigungselement/MutterFastener / nut
1919
Nutgroove
2020
Vorsprunghead Start
2121
äußere Lippeouter lip
2222
innere Lippeinner lip
2323
Gewindeabschnittthreaded portion
2424
erste Öffnung in Frontplatte, mittigfirst opening in front panel, in the middle
2525
Kanalchannel
2626
Vorsprunghead Start
2727
Anschlussabschnittconnecting section
2828
Bohrungdrilling
2929
Austrittexit
3030
zweite Öffnung in Frontplatte, asymmetrischsecond opening in front panel, asymmetrical
3131
Bohrungdrilling
3232
Vorsprung der FrontplatteProjection of the front panel
3333
Segmentübergang, lotrechtSegment transition, vertical
3434
Segmentübergang, geneigtSegment transition, inclined
3535
Innenseite der FrontplatteInside of the front panel
3636
Außenseite der AnschlussplatteOutside of the connection plate
3737
äußeres radiales Ende der Anschlussplatteouter radial end of the connection plate
3838
Frontflächefront surface
3939
Vertiefungdeepening
4040
StopfenPlug
4141
zweite Öffnung der Abdichtplatte, asymmetrischsecond opening of the sealing plate, asymmetrical
4242
Anschlusselementconnecting element
4343
Abstandselementspacer
4444
Membranfiltermembrane filter
4545
Zwischenraumgap
4646
Innenwand der AbdichtplatteInner wall of the sealing plate
4747
Innenseite der NutInside of the groove
4848
ZentralkanalCentral channel
4949
Kanalchannel
5050
Rohrpipe
5151
Linerliner
5252
Einsatzcommitment
5353
Vertiefungdeepening
5454
Auslassoutlet
5555
Aufnahmeraumaccommodation space
5656
Rohrabschnittpipe section
5757
Vertiefungdeepening

Claims (10)

  1. An arrangement for sealing an end portion of a pipe (50) or of a tubular container (50), having a sealing plate (11), arranged directed towards the pipe (50), and a front plate (13), arranged directed away from the pipe (50), wherein a circumferential seal (12) is arranged in the outer edge region of the plates (11, 13) and is located, at least partially, between the sides (35, 36), directed towards one another, of the plates (11, 13), wherein on at least one of the sides (35, 36), directed towards one another, of the plates (11,13) there is arranged in the sealing region a projection (20) which, when pressure is exerted upon the sealing plate (11), brings about a deformation of the seal (12) in the direction of the inner wall of the pipe (50) or tubular container (50) in order to obtain an increase in the sealing effect, and in that a tensioning element (16) is provided by means of which the deformation, due to the exertion of pressure, of the seal (12) can be retained when the sealing plate (11) is in the state in which it is not acted upon by pressure or is only acted upon by pressure to a slight extent, characterised in that the seal (12) is a lip seal and in that a groove (19) is provided in the region for the mounting of the seal (12) between the plates (11, 13), wherein the groove (19) is arranged at the sealing plate (11) and/or at the front plate (13) and the projection (20) is wedge-shaped.
  2. An arrangement according to claim 1, characterised in that the seal (12) is wider than the groove (19).
  3. An arrangement according to one of claims 1 to 2, characterised in that the tensioning element (16) acts against the front plate (13) and locks the latter in position with respect to the sealing plate (11).
  4. An arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the tensioning element (16) is a nut.
  5. An arrangement according to claim 4, characterised in that the nut (16) is screwed on a projection (26) of the sealing plate (11), which projection passes through the front plate (13).
  6. An arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the arrangement (10) is held in the pipe (50) or in the tubular container (50) by means of a counter bearing (14).
  7. An arrangement according to claim 6, characterised in that the counter bearing (14) is a retaining ring preferably engaging a recess (53) in the pipe (50) or tubular container (50).
  8. An arrangement according to claim 6 or 7, characterised in that the counter bearing (14) consists of segments.
  9. An arrangement according to any one of claims 6 to 8, characterised in that the counter bearing (14) is connected to the front plate (13) by means of a locking ring (15).
  10. An arrangement according to any one of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that the seal (12) can be pretensioned by means of a tensioning element (16).
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